Press Release From Just Us For All: The Asheville, NC, activist group, Just Us for All, has organized an event to give people in the community a place to eat on Thanksgiving. This holiday JUFA will bring together folks in the LGBTQ spectrum who do not have contact with their family of origin due to […]
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Press release: Local ladies startup launches alchemy center on Indiegogo
Local ladies startup launches alchemy center on Indiegogo From Emmy Bethel and business partner Ashley Kuper: Chinese Medicine is an elusive practice in the United States and still bares the stigma of mysticism and maybe even seem a little voo-doo-ish to some. This is why Bethel and Kuper are building Alchemy – to be a […]
The Traveling Bonfires: Benefit concert for typhoon victims in the Philippines Dec. 5
The Traveling Bonfires hold a benefit concert for typhoon victims in the Philippines at White Horse Black Mountain on Dec. 5 Press release: “SOUP, SONGS, SOLIDARITY” (A Benefit Concert for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines) CONTACT: Marta Osborne, 828 280 1555 or email Pasckie Pascua at pasckie@yahoo.com The Traveling Bonfires holds a fundraise event on […]
Local writer and botanical artist Peter Loewer designs Sow True Seed’s annual catalog cover
Press Release From Sow True Seed: Sow True Seed, based in Asheville, offers exclusively open-pollinated, non-hybrid, untreated seed that remains true-to-type when saved and replanted. For their annual catalog Sow True Seed collaborates with a local artist and this year’s cover art is based on the incredible pen and ink illustrations of Peter Loewer. Peter […]
Made in Henderson County connects schools, Diamond Brand
Announcement from the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: Fletcher, NC – On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) and Diamond Brand Manufacturing continued the Made in Henderson County campaign by hosting Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and guidance counselors from Hendersonville Middle School, Hendersonville High School and […]
WCU names two students top presenters at Discovery Forum for innovative ideas
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University students Austin Brown and Nicholas Charles Heim were recognized as having the best presentations during WCU’s second Discovery Forum, an event designed to encourage young people to share innovative ideas for making their communities better places to live, held Saturday, Nov. 9. Brown and […]
Friends of Community Radio files application for LPFM radio license
Here’s the press release from Friends of Community Radio: It is our pleasure to announce that Friends of Community Radio, the parent organization of Asheville Free Media, has applied for a Low-Power FM (LPFM) frequency! Since the early months of 2009, volunteers have met and worked to create a platform for local voices, and we […]
A-B Tech calls for variety of volunteers
Press Release From A-B Tech: A-B Tech Community College’s Volunteer and Intern Services Program is recruiting for the following volunteer roles on the Asheville Campus. Mentors for Fall 2014 semester for veterans enrolled at A-B Tech. Mentors meet with their mentees at least once a month in person and converse weekly by email or telephone. Orientation […]
JCC to host ‘Homo for the Holidays’ discussion and potluck on Nov. 26
From Asheville Jewish Community Center: Date: November 26, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Location: JCC (Seminar Rooms) 236 Charlotte Street Asheville, NC 28801 Our LGBTQ community collaborative event for National Coming Out Day was amazing! It was incredible seeing so many diverse LGBTQ voices and agencies represented in one room. JCC GLOW wants […]
Agriculture discussion to be held over local breakfast Tuesday morning
From BuncombeCounty.org: Buncombe County Friends of Ag Breakfast Tuesday, November 19 – 7 a.m. WNC Ag Center, Virginia Boone Building 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Come join us for the Buncombe County Friends of Ag Breakfast. Enjoy a complimentary country breakfast including local products. Guest Speaker: Cameron Farlow, Land Access Coordinator for WNC Farm Link who […]
Water disruption in Beaverdam area of Merrimon Avenue
From the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville Water Resources Department has reported a water interruption on Merrimon Avenue from Dover Street to Ottari Road also to include Beaverdam Circle due to a main line repair North District. The anticipated time of repair is 7:00 pm. Surrounding areas may experience no water to low […]
Nov. 20 open house on city of Asheville’s weather impact strategies
From the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – On Nov. 20, the public is invited to an open house to learn more about the impacts and responses to this summer’s rainfall, and to discuss what the area can expect from future weather events. The open house, presented by the City of Asheville and UNC Asheville’s National […]
TDB: Polk Co. Operation Medicine Drop collects over 10,000 medications
From Tryon Daily Bulletin: There were 10,409 prescription pills, liquids and over the counter medications collected.
The Mountaineer: Shower to be held for Haywood Co. beginning teachers
From The Mountaineer: Donations of new and gently used classroom items are welcomed.
McDowell News: High winds could impact Table Rock fire
From McDowell News: Forest Service officials are worried about high winds today across the Linville Gorge, on the Grandfather Ranger District, affecting their ability to continue suppression efforts on the Table Rock wildfire.
HDR: Newton Christmas Gospel Fest set for Dec. 21
From Hickory Daily Record: The Newton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Christmas Gospel Fest from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Central Recreation Center, 301 S. Ervin Ave.
WLOS: Cataloochee elk put down
From WLOS: An elk in the Great Smokies National Park, made famous by a viral video, has been put down.
C-T: Conference, church agreement could affect Montreat College merger with Point University
From the Asheville Citizen-Times MONTREAT — An agreement between Montreat College and the association that runs the Montreat Conference Center could play a role in the college’s plans to merge with Georgia-based Point University. Montreat and Point officials announced in July that the two schools had agreed to pursue a merger. The combined school would […]
Forest Service update: Table Rock fire in Linville Gorge wilderness covers 2,700 acres
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service BURKE COUNTY, NC – Due to concerns over fire fighter safety, The North Carolina Type 3 Team is evaluating options for controlling the Table Rock wildfire in the Linville Gorge on the Grandfather Ranger District. “Even though recent rains have assisted fire fighters in their suppression efforts, this […]
A-B Tech to provide training for GE Aviation expansion
Here’s the press release from A-B Tech: When GE Aviation held its groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, A-B Tech Community College was on hand to celebrate as one of the partners in the company’s expansion. A-B Tech will create a training center for GE Aviation on the College’s Asheville campus and through the state’s customized training program, […]
Hall Fletcher hosts Nov. 16 ‘Family Fun Day’
Here’s the press release from the Hall Fletcher PTO: PAWS FOR FAMILY FUN DAY AT HALL FLETCHER The public is invited to Hall Fletcher Elementary School’s Fall Festival and Handmade Craft Fair and Raffle on November 16th – from 12:00-5:00pm at 60 Ridgelawn Road. Activities will include Bounce House, Face Painting, Cake Walk, Basketball, Low […]